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Sinatris is everything but new to the game. Though the Chicagoan isn’t a new comer his EP Just Thinking Out Loud certainly is.

Highly decorated and co-signed by the likes of DJ Khaled, Sway Calloway and Shawnna, Sinatris defines a portion of Chicago’s music scene. For years the artist and entrepreneur has been making a name for himself nationally, while always showing love to his hometown. The Southside native has come a long way and Just Thinking Out Loud is evident of that.

Lyrically apt, Sinatris’s music has always been unique. Known for letting his personality shine through his music, Sinatris certain stuck to what he’s good at with Just Thinking Out Loud. The seven track EP is a combination of unique beats, quotable lyrics and versatile subject matter.

It’s hard to imagine with all that he’s accomplished people still wouldn’t be familiar with Sinatris. But for those who have living under a rock check out Just Thinking Out Loud and get in tune.

Anyone in Chicago last night, but not at Subterranean, missed one hell of a show. Chimeka headlined the sold out Don’t Do Coke and it was dope.

The Harvey born artist formerly known as Chin Chilla Meek opened her show by establishing that she was changing the culture, and she did indeed. As the headliner or the show she performed first, encouraging fans to always show up on time and praising the acts to come after her.

While changing the culture, Chimeka took fans on a ride they won’t soon forget. With DJ BMan and a live band, the rapper/singer performed recent and past hits. Chimeka proved that real fans withstand rebranding and Chicago has the littest female rappers ever, when Shawnna joined her on stage. The two performed 2011’s “Fucked Up.”

Chimeka performed four of the six tracks from her most recent EP Cool, including her latest single, “Elevator Music,” which she performed twice. In a nod to incarcerated Harvey rapper Ty Money, the multitalented beauty performed 2016’s “Sibley XVI” and referred to him as the King of Sibley.

Who’s who in the City made up the audience of the self proclaimed unicorn’s sold out show. Don’t Do Coke was proof that hip hop is alive and well in Chicago, artist do support each other and Chicago knows how to come together and have a good time.

What better way to go into 2018 than with a compilation album produced in its entirety by Chicago native Hearon Trackz? Seven 7: Godz is a culmination of some of Chicago’s most notable artists doing what they do best over groundwork laid by the super producer and frankly it should make Chicagoans proud.

During an era of hip hop in which everything sounds familiar, Seven 7 is what music fans are looking for. The album offers the versatility of more than 20 Chicago based artists and despite every track being the product of Hearon Trackz, no two sound alike.

Chicago hip hop icons and new comers contribute to Seven 7 being an album with something for everyone. Never before heard tracks, previously released music and collaborations that could only come to fruition over Hearon Trackz beats is the only way to sum up Seven 7.

Seven 7 is evidence that the only thing colder than the winter in Chicago is the music. Shawnna, Queen Key and Lucci Vee make it crystal clear than talent shows no gender preference delivering lyricism that undoubtedly rivals their male counterparts. Ty Money, King Louie, Rockir Fresh and a host of others contribute lyricism, while Slitta lends smooth vocals and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr imparts words of wisdom to what will certainly become the soundtrack for the city.

All too often artist in Chicago get a bad reputation for not giving credit where it is due, today that’s far from the case. This afternoon Sasha Go Hard paid homage to Shawnna by debuting her own remix to Shawnna’s 2004 hit “Gettin’ Some.”

Undeniably one of Shawnna’s most memorable songs Sasha Go Hard’s version won’t easily be forgotten either. Though only 12 when the original “Gettin’ Some” made waves, 25 year old Sasha Go Hard certainly put her lyrical dexterity and versify on display, using several flows over the three minute track.

The remix is hosted by DJ VDub and God Henry receives credit for the cover art.